Spain in Mourning: Ongoing Identification of Train Crash Victims
Spain is observing its third day of national mourning for the victims of the train collision in Urda, which claimed at least 69 lives.
Local residents gathered in a nearby village for a memorial service. The church of San Juan Bautista was filled, with many outside listening to the service.
Families of the victims are experiencing growing despair as authorities work on identifying the bodies. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated that Spain is tirelessly working to complete the identification process.
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Emiliano Garcia-Page, head of the Castilla-La Mancha region, warned that they do not rule out an increase in the death toll, as rescue services have collected 31 bags with remains.
Authorities reported that there are still 67 missing persons cases active, including 14 concerning foreigners.
Among the deceased is a Portuguese citizen who was working on one of the trains. The death of a French citizen has also been confirmed.
39 injured individuals remain hospitalized in Castilla-La Mancha.
This incident is the second major train disaster in Spain this year and one of the worst railway accidents in Europe this century.
